Police investigate apparel stolen from Al McGuire Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News is learning about some thefts that occurred on the Marquette University campus.The university has confirmed to FOX6 News police are investigating apparel stolen from the Al McGuire Center.Marquette University says its Department of Public Safety was notified about the thefts on Friday afternoon, April 4th.Other details have not been officially released.MONITOR FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News is learning about some thefts that occurred on the Marquette University campus.The university has confirmed to FOX6 News police are investigating apparel stolen from the Al McGuire Center.Marquette University says its Department of Public Safety was notified about the thefts on Friday afternoon, April 4th.Other details have not been officially released.MONITOR FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Free eyeglasses provided to students at Milwaukee schools
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several students at Lloyd Hopkins Community School are going to be studying in style after receiving free eyeglasses.35% of students failed free screenings back in February -- and were back for more testing Wednesday, April 2nd."We have about 80 students that we are going to put through the visual acuity testing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several students at Lloyd Hopkins Community School are going to be studying in style after receiving free eyeglasses.35% of students failed free screenings back in February -- and were back for more testing Wednesday, April 2nd."We have about 80 students that we are going to put through the visual acuity testing.
Marquette Univ. hires Steve Wojciechowski as men's basketball coach
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has hired Duke associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski to coach its men's basketball team.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has hired Duke associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski to coach its men's basketball team.
UW students: Head down to North Texas on coach bus to watch Badgers
MADISON (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin is offering a "Final Four Bus Trip" for UW students.
MADISON (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin is offering a "Final Four Bus Trip" for UW students.
Shaka Smart says No to Marquette
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN.com reported on Thursday night that Virginia Commonwealth coach Shaka Smart called Marquette University yesterday to tell them that he was turning down their "lucrative" offer.It appears that MU went after Smart hard after Buzz Williams abruptly left to take the job at Virginia Tech.One name of interest could be Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin, whose Volunteers play Michigan Friday in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen.Meantime, Marquette Interim Athletic Director Bill Cords will stay at the University for one year and continue to guide the search for Williams successor.
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN.com reported on Thursday night that Virginia Commonwealth coach Shaka Smart called Marquette University yesterday to tell them that he was turning down their "lucrative" offer.It appears that MU went after Smart hard after Buzz Williams abruptly left to take the job at Virginia Tech.One name of interest could be Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin, whose Volunteers play Michigan Friday in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen.Meantime, Marquette Interim Athletic Director Bill Cords will stay at the University for one year and continue to guide the search for Williams successor.
Marquette provides update on search for basketball coach
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Interim Marquette University Vice President and Director of Athletics Bill Cords updated the media on Thursday afternoon on the school's search for a new men's basketball coach.When asked if Cords could confirm or deny that MU had been in touch with Virginia Commonwealth Coach Shaka Smart, he said that he could not comment.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Interim Marquette University Vice President and Director of Athletics Bill Cords updated the media on Thursday afternoon on the school's search for a new men's basketball coach.When asked if Cords could confirm or deny that MU had been in touch with Virginia Commonwealth Coach Shaka Smart, he said that he could not comment.
Dr. Michael Lovell elected first lay president of Marquette University
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Marquette's gain is UWM's loss; colleagues react to Lovell news
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's gain is UW-Milwaukee's loss.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's gain is UW-Milwaukee's loss.
Marquette Law School poll sheds light on campaign for governor
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new Marquette University Law School poll was released on Wednesday, March 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new Marquette University Law School poll was released on Wednesday, March 26th.
Push on to get students enrolled in health insurance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday, March 31st is the deadline!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday, March 31st is the deadline!
Smartphone app for recovering alcoholics includes panic button
CHICAGO (AP) — A smartphone app for recovering alcoholics that includes a panic button and sounds an alert when they get too close to taverns helped keep some on the wagon.That's according to University of Wisconsin researchers who developed the tool.Adults released from in-patient alcoholism treatment centers who got free sober smartphones reported fewer drinking days and more overall abstinence than those who got the usual follow-up support.A host of smartphone apps are available that feature a variety of options for trying to prevent alcoholics and drug addicts from relapsing.The study results are based on patients' self-reporting, which is a potential limitation.
CHICAGO (AP) — A smartphone app for recovering alcoholics that includes a panic button and sounds an alert when they get too close to taverns helped keep some on the wagon.That's according to University of Wisconsin researchers who developed the tool.Adults released from in-patient alcoholism treatment centers who got free sober smartphones reported fewer drinking days and more overall abstinence than those who got the usual follow-up support.A host of smartphone apps are available that feature a variety of options for trying to prevent alcoholics and drug addicts from relapsing.The study results are based on patients' self-reporting, which is a potential limitation.
UW police captain fired in equipment probe
MADISON (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department has fired a veteran captain after an internal investigation revealed he used department cameras to take hundreds of inappropriate photos of department employees and members of the public.Agency spokesman Marc Lovicott said 17-year department veteran Peter Ystenes was fired on March 12.
MADISON (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department has fired a veteran captain after an internal investigation revealed he used department cameras to take hundreds of inappropriate photos of department employees and members of the public.Agency spokesman Marc Lovicott said 17-year department veteran Peter Ystenes was fired on March 12.
Several key positions at Marquette University unfilled
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As the search for a basketball coach goes on at Marquette University, a number of other key positions are also vacant.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As the search for a basketball coach goes on at Marquette University, a number of other key positions are also vacant.
Shaka Smart could replace Buzz Williams as Marquette's head coach
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The next basketball coach at Marquette University very well could be Shaka Smart.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The next basketball coach at Marquette University very well could be Shaka Smart.
Marquette fans react to news of Buzz Williams' departure
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University students and fans of the school's basketball team are quick to weigh in on the departure of coach Buzz Williams.Many Marquette students say they're sad, but not surprised."I'm sad to see him go.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University students and fans of the school's basketball team are quick to weigh in on the departure of coach Buzz Williams.Many Marquette students say they're sad, but not surprised."I'm sad to see him go.
Buzz Williams leaves Marquette to coach at Virginia Tech
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Buzz Williams is headed to Virginia Tech after six mostly successful seasons coaching at Marquette.Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock announced Williams' hiring Friday night in a statement.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Buzz Williams is headed to Virginia Tech after six mostly successful seasons coaching at Marquette.Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock announced Williams' hiring Friday night in a statement.
UWM watch parties set for Thursday's NCAA game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has set up a number of watch parties for Thursday's NCAA Tournament game between the Panthers and Villanova.The Official UWM Alumni Association Viewing Party is set for Friday's Front Row at Miller Park.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has set up a number of watch parties for Thursday's NCAA Tournament game between the Panthers and Villanova.The Official UWM Alumni Association Viewing Party is set for Friday's Front Row at Miller Park.
Would you know what to do if someone was drowning?
Would you know what to do if someone was drowning?
Would you know what to do if someone was drowning?
UWM Panthers practice in Buffalo on eve of big NCAA game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee Panthers were picked to finish last in the Horizon League this season -- but instead, they were Horizon League champions, and they launched themselves into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006.The #15 Panthers are in Buffalo, New York, where they'll face #2 Villanova on Thursday, March 20th.#15 seeds aren't supposed to beat #2 seeds -- so on paper, it could appear UW-Milwaukee's dance may be a short one courtesy of Villanova, but we're not counting them out yet -- not with the way they're playing.The Panthers have been out to prove the so-called "experts" wrong from day one of practice this season.Head Coach Rob Jeter feels the adversity -- from the last season swoon that coincided with star guard Jordan Aaron's four-game suspension has helped a close-knit bunch of young men grow both on and off the court."When you're having fun, it's amazing how things fall into place.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee Panthers were picked to finish last in the Horizon League this season -- but instead, they were Horizon League champions, and they launched themselves into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006.The #15 Panthers are in Buffalo, New York, where they'll face #2 Villanova on Thursday, March 20th.#15 seeds aren't supposed to beat #2 seeds -- so on paper, it could appear UW-Milwaukee's dance may be a short one courtesy of Villanova, but we're not counting them out yet -- not with the way they're playing.The Panthers have been out to prove the so-called "experts" wrong from day one of practice this season.Head Coach Rob Jeter feels the adversity -- from the last season swoon that coincided with star guard Jordan Aaron's four-game suspension has helped a close-knit bunch of young men grow both on and off the court."When you're having fun, it's amazing how things fall into place.
Marquette University hosts infant mortality forum in April
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Marquette University College of Nursing, in partnership with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, will host its fifth annual Health Care Forum, “Infant Mortality in the Milwaukee Community,” Monday, April 7th.The forum is planned for 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, located at 1442 W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Marquette University College of Nursing, in partnership with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, will host its fifth annual Health Care Forum, “Infant Mortality in the Milwaukee Community,” Monday, April 7th.The forum is planned for 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, located at 1442 W.